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But I guess you are right.  I mean, what do the Swiss/Germans/Dutch know about public transportation systems anyway?  We are all much better off with the system we currently have.[/quote]

Did I say that? No, I didn't.

I am all in favor of improving RideOn service. I am also all in favor of reducing the number of buses MCPS has to run -- especially the ridiculous bus routes that take children across the street, because the street is too dangerous to cross on foot.

But your argument is basically, let's make kids use inadequate RideOn bus service to get to school, with the hope that this will push for funding to make RideOn bus service more adequate.

How will this improve public schools in Montgomery County?
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The point that the bussing debate came out of was to give students more options to choose the school that they want to attend as a way to promote diversity.

Everyone complains that the "W" schools are so much better than schools in low income areas but I don't think that is the case.  I do believe greater diversity in all schools would mean a better experience for all children.  Children need to be exposed to other children with different socio economic levels and different cultures. [b] That is what working in the real world is like. [/b] If a voluntary system was in place so children had more choices in educational experiences, I think that would be a positive method to encourage diversity than the current system allows for.
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In most jobs, no.   You are surrounded by colleagues = peers.   Not exactly a wide swath.  [/quote]

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